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How to Start a Support Group (Online) - October 2026

Thursday 22 October 2026
Are you interested in starting a peer support group, or are you in the early stages of developing and delivering one? This free 2-hour online workshop provides practical guidance to help you build a strong foundation for a safe, inclusive and sustainable peer support group. Through interactive activities and active learning, you will explore your group’s purpose, vision and mission, along with structure, outreach, member engagement and practical tools to help bring your group to life with confidence.
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Strategic Governance and Leadership for Peer Support Groups

Thursday 5 November 2026
Strategic Governance and Leadership is a free, practical workshop for facilitators, leaders and members of peer support groups and organisations that are growing, becoming more formal or planning for long-term sustainability. The session will explore incorporation, Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) requirements, higher-level compliance, risk management, leadership and succession planning. Attendees will also strengthen their understanding of strategic planning, oversight and accountability, with practical approaches to support effective governance, organisational growth and sustainable leadership. Although this workshop builds on the concepts introduced in our Foundations of Good Governance workshop, you do not need to have attended Part I to join us in this workshop. Whether you are building on existing knowledge or exploring these topics for the first time, you are very welcome to attend.
GF Conference Room at The Niche at Neurological Council of WA (NCWA)
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Alike WA Annual General Meeting - Online

Tuesday 17 November 2026
Please join Alike WA online via Zoom for its 2025/2026 Annual General Meeting where we will present our annual report.
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Alike WA Annual General Meeting

Tuesday 17 November 2026
Please join Alike WA's patron, Board of Management and staff for our 2025/2026 Annual General Meeting, where we will present our Annual Report. The meeting will be followed by a networking sundowner and a chance to connect with others within the peer support group sector.
City of Melville EcoHub
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How to Facilitate a Support Group (Online) - November 2026

Wednesday 25 November 2026
Are you interested in learning how to facilitate a peer support group? Or have you facilitated before and would like to refresh your skills? Join us for an engaging workshop designed to build your confidence in leading safe, welcoming and effective support group conversations. This online workshop will explore what makes an effective facilitator, including the key roles and responsibilities of a peer support group facilitator. You will learn about the importance of clear communication, practical tools to support meaningful discussion, and ways to create a positive group environment. The workshop will also look at how conflict can be perceived within groups and provide strategies to help manage challenging moments with confidence and care.